Page 1 REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Page 2 For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-3020ZOOM Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 3: Major Features
Major features Stores your pictures on SmartMedia (card). Exposure modes to suit various applications. S-Prg: Scene program P: Program auto A: Aperture priority S: Shutter priority M: Manual mode : My mode Take sequential shots! Record movies! In addition to still pictures, you can also record movies.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
C o n t e n t s Names of parts ...10 Camera 10 Viewfinder indications 12 Control panel indications 13 Monitor indications — Shooting information 15 Monitor indications — Playback information 18 Still picture playback information 18 Movie playback information 19 How to use this manual ...20 Getting started Attaching the strap ...24...
Page 5 C o n t e n t s Using the menus What are the menus? ...46 Menu basics ...46 Top menu ...47 MODE MENU...48 Using tabs ...49 Selecting, setting and saving functions ...50 Example of how to set a function ...51 MODE MENU functions (shooting) ...52 MODE MENU functions (playback)...56 Shortcut menu...57...
Page 6 C o n t e n t s Taking still pictures ...79 Taking still pictures while using the viewfinder 79 Taking still pictures while using the monitor 81 Recording movies ...84 Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting ...86 Digital zoom 86 Flash shooting ...88 Auto-flash 88 Red-eye reduction flash Fill-in flash...
Page 7 C o n t e n t s Adjusting image quality and exposure Record mode ...114 Selecting record modes 114 ISO sensitivity ...118 Exposure compensation ...120 White balance ...122 AUTO (auto white balance) 122 PRESET (preset white balance) 122 (One-Touch white balance) 122 White balance adjustment 125 Sharpness...126 Contrast ...127...
Page 8 C o n t e n t s Useful functions Custom button...146 Setting the custom button 147 Using the custom button 147 Shortcut ...149 Setting the shortcut menu 150 Using the shortcut menu 151 Self-timer shooting ...152 All Reset ...153 Beep ...154 Rec View ...154 MY MODE SETUP ...155...
Page 9 C o n t e n t s Using optional accessories AC adapter ...186 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting...188 User maintenance ...195 After use 195 Cleaning the camera 195 Error codes...196 Specifications ...198 Glossary of terms ...200 Index ...203...
Page 10: Names Of Parts
Camera Zoom lever (T/W) (P. 86) Index display/Close-up playback lever ( (P. 135, 136) Shutter button (P. 71) Flash (P. 92) Lens Diopter adjustment dial (P. 35) Card cover (P. 29) Control panel (P. 13, 14) Self-timer lamp (P. 152) DC-IN jack (P.
Page 11 Camera (Cont.) Macro/Spot button ( Print button ( ) (P. 164) Erase button ( Flash mode button ( ) (P. 92) Viewfinder (P. 12) Arrow pad (ÑñÉí) Monitor (P. 15–19) OK/Menu button (P. 46) Manual focus button ) (P. 77) AE lock button (AEL) (P.
Page 12: Viewfinder Indications
Viewfinder indications Orange lamp (P. 79, 92) ● In some situations, this lamp lights up when you press the shutter button halfway. This indicates that the flash will fire when the picture is taken. ● Lights when you start movie recording and remains lit while it is in progress.
Page 13: Control Panel Indications
Control panel indications Flash mode (P. 88– 91) ● Displayed when the flash mode is selected by pressing the mode) button. No indication: Auto-flash, SLOW: Slow synchronization flash, Manual Focus (P. 77, 78) ● Displayed when locking focus using the Manual focus function. Flash intensity control (P.
Page 14 Control panel indications (Cont.) ISO (P. 118) ● Displayed when the ISO is set to any mode except AUTO. Exposure compensation (P. 120) ● Displayed when exposure compensation is set to any value except 0. Auto-bracket (P. 99) ● Displayed when the drive mode is set to the Auto-bracket mode. Macro mode (P.
Page 15: Monitor Indications - Shooting Information
Monitor indications — Shooting information The indications vary depending on the shooting mode. The information below is always displayed in the shooting mode. HQMF Shooting mode (P. 64, 65) ● Displays the shooting mode. S-Prg: Scene program mode ( : Landscape mode, P: Program mode, A: Aperture priority mode, S: Shutter priority mode, M: Manual mode, Aperture value (P.
Page 16 Monitor indications — Shooting information (Cont.) : AE memory MEMO ● The exposure is locked and retained in memory even after shooting. This indicator is displayed until the AE memory is turned off. AF target mark (P. 71, 73) ● Place this on the subject in order to focus on it. Record mode (P.
Page 17 Monitor indications — Shooting information (Cont.) Drive mode (P. 98) ● Displayed when the drive mode is set on the menus. : Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Spot metering/Macro mode (P. 102, 107) ● Displayed when the Spot metering/Macro mode is selected by pressing (Macro/Spot) button.
Page 18: Monitor Indications - Playback Information
Monitor indications — Playback information INFO setting on the Menu allows you to select how much information to display on the menu (P. 134). Still picture playback information ’01.12.23. 21:56 0020 When INFO is set to OFF Battery check ● The battery check indication changes as follows: Fully charged Low power...
Page 19: Monitor
Monitor indications — Playback information (Cont.) Movie playback information 0020 When INFO is set to OFF Battery check (P. 18) Movie mark (P. 130) Protect (P. 140) ● Displayed when the picture is protected. Frame number Date ● The year 2001 is displayed as ’01.
Page 20: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual The instructions in this manual use a series of numbers for each operating procedure and button/dial illustration. Follow these numbers in order when operating the camera. Set the mode dial to the position shown in the illustration. (In this example, you would set P.
Page 21 How to use this manual (Cont.) Before using this function, set the mode dial to the position shown. Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Zoom position Wide (W) Tele (T) ● When the flash is set to the auto-flash mode, the shutter speed is fixed at 1/30 sec.
Page 23: Getting Started
Chapter Getting started Before using the camera, you should follow the steps outlined in this chapter.
Page 24: Attaching The Strap
● Attach the strap correctly as shown so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages. Loosen the strap in the stopper beforehand to adjust the strap length.
Page 25: Loading The Batteries
Loading the batteries This camera uses 4 AA (R6) alkaline batteries, 2 CR-V3 (Olympus LB-01) lithium battery packs or 4 AA (R6) NiMH, NiCd or lithium batteries. Important: ● CR-V3 lithium battery packs cannot be charged. ● Do not peel the label on a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. If an insulating sheet covers the terminals, peel it off ONLY from the terminals.
Page 26: Battery Check
Loading the batteries (Cont.) Battery check If remaining power is low, the battery check indication on the control panel starts blinking when you turn on the power or while you are using the camera as follows. Lights. Remaining power Remaining power level: level: high low.
Page 27 Loading the batteries (Cont.) ● The lives of alkaline batteries may vary according to the type of battery, manufacturer, camera shooting conditions, etc. ● When connecting the camera to a PC, it is recommended that you use the optional AC adapter. (P. 186) ●...
Page 28: Card Basics
2 MB) ● 2 MB cards cannot be used. ● This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card (such as a 3 V (3.3 V)) or a card that was formatted in another device (such as a PC, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card in this camera (P.
Page 29: Monitor
Card basics (Cont.) Inserting/ejecting the card Make sure the camera is turned off (i.e. the mode dial is set to OFF). Inserting the card Insert the card fully with the contact area facing towards the monitor side (back of the camera). Insert until you feel the card locked into place.
Page 30: Power On/Off
Power on/off Press the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Set the mode dial to S-Prg, P, A/S/M/ ● The camera turns on. ● The lens extends when the mode dial is not set to Set the mode dial to OFF. ●...
Page 31: Card Check
Power on/off (Cont.) Card check When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. Control panel Card error mark Monitor There is no card in the camera or the card is not locked into place. T Insert the card until it There is a problem with the card.
Page 32: Monitor
Date/time setting It is possible to set the date/time of the built-in clock. Since the date/time is saved with recorded pictures, be sure to set it correctly. Set the mode dial to one of shooting positions A/S/M/ or S-Prg). ● Be sure to remove the lens cap beforehand since the lens automatically extrudes.
Page 33 Date/time setting (Cont.) When is selected in green on Ññ the screen, press the date format. ● Select any one of the following formats: DMY (Day/Month/Year) MDY (Month/Day/Year) YMD (Year/Month/Day) ● This step and the following steps show the procedure used when the date and time settings are set to Y-M-D.
Page 34 Date/time setting (Cont.) Press ● The camera returns to the menu screen. ● If is pressed again, the menu disappears. ● For more accurate setting, press at the time tone of 00 seconds. The clock starts when you press the button. ●...
Page 35: Adjusting The Diopter
Adjusting the diopter Adjusting the diopter Turn the Diopter adjustment dial until you see the AF target mark clearly. Viewfinder AF target mark Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
Page 37: Quick-Start Guide
Chapter Quick-start guide Explains the simplest shooting and playback methods. This Quick-start guide has been designed for those who want to become familiar with the camera in a very short time. Before using the camera, be sure to follow the steps explained in Chapter 1.
Page 38: Taking Still Pictures
Taking still pictures Remove the lens cap and set the mode dial to P. Point the camera towards a subject while viewing through the viewfinder. Card access lamp To focus on the subject, press the shutter button halfway, slowly and gently. ●...
Page 39: Recording Movies
Recording movies Press to display Menu. Press Ñ to select S-Prg. Press ñ repeatedly to select Movie. CANCEL Press Remove the lens cap and set the mode dial to S-Prg . S-Prg MODE MENU DIGITAL ZOOM S-prg SELECT SELECT Continued on next page...
Page 40 Recording movies Point the camera towards the subject and compose the picture while viewing through the monitor. Orange lamp Viewfinder Press the shutter button all the way to start recording. ● The orange lamp lights up. ● The subjects are kept in focus all the time during movie recording.
Page 41: Monitor
Viewing still pictures — Using Quick View Press the (monitor) button twice quickly. ● The monitor turns on and recorded appears. To return to the shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. ● The monitor turns off. You can now shoot pictures using the viewfinder.
Page 42: Monitor
Playing back movies — Using Quick View Display the movie frame (picture with T See steps 1 and 2 on P. 41. Press to display menu. To return to the shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. ● The monitor turns off. Shoot pictures using the viewfinder.
Page 43: Erasing Pictures
Erasing pictures Display the picture you want to erase. T See steps 1 and 2 on P. 41. Press the (erase) button. ERASE SELECT When the ERASE screen Ñ appears, press to select YES. ● To cancel erasure, press ñ on the arrow pad to select NO, and press or the...
Page 45: Using The Menus
Chapter Using the menus This chapter explains what the camera’s menus are and how they work. Some functions of this camera are only available by using the menus.
Page 46: What Are The Menus
What Are the Menus? When you turn on the camera and press the (OK/Menu) button, what appears on the monitor is generally called “the menu”. The menus can be operated using many functions of this camera are accessed using the menu, understanding details about the menu will help you take better photographs.
Page 47: Top Menu
Top Menu When displaying menus, the first screen that appears on the monitor is called the top menu. The contents of this menu change depending on the position of the mode dial (see the diagram below). On the top menu, two types of menus are available: MODE MENU (P. 48) and the other menus (shortcut menus T P.
Page 48: Mode Menu
MODE MENU To enter MODE MENU, press depend on the position of the mode dial. MODE MENU functions are divided into 4 tabs (CAMERA, PICTURE, CARD, SETUP). See “Using Tabs” on P. 49. P top menu DRIVE MODE MENU Tabs í...
Page 49: Using Tabs
Using Tabs When MODE MENU is selected, a screen appears with 4 tabs on the left. Ññ to select a tab. P top menu DRIVE MODE MENU CAM: CAMERA Functions for shooting: selecting drive modes, using digital zoom, etc. PIC: PICTURE Functions for adjusting images: selecting record modes, adjusting white balance, etc.
Page 50: Selecting, Setting And Saving Functions
Selecting, Setting and Saving Functions After choosing a tab, you can select and set its functions. Pressing tab displays the functions contained in it. Select the desired function using Ññ í and press CAMERA tab DRIVE AUTO SLOW SLOW1 PICTURE tab AUTO AUTO BLUE...
Page 51: Example Of How To Set A Function
Example of How to Set a Function Follow the steps below to set one function in MODE MENU. In this example, you will set (beep sound) to OFF when the mode dial is set to P. Set the mode dial to P and press to display the top menu.
Page 52: Mode Menu Functions (Shooting)
MODE MENU Functions (Shooting) With the menu functions below, the setting range allowed for them and the availability of them vary depending on the shooting (or playback) mode concerned. For details, see “Default Settings for Menu Functions” (P. 59) or “Setting limitations and Default settings”...
Page 53 AF MODE Selects the auto focus mode (iESP or SPOT). PANORAMA Allows panorama pictures to be taken with Olympus CAMEDIA- brand SmartMedia cards. To connect pictures into a single panoramic image, the CAMEDIA Master software that comes with this camera is required.
Page 54 MODE MENU Functions (Shooting) (Cont.) CARD SETUP Formats SmartMedia cards. ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. ~P. 154 Sets the beep sound (used for warnings. etc.) to OFF/LOW/HIGH. REC VIEW Selects whether to display images on the monitor while saving them to a card.
Page 55 MODE MENU Functions (Shooting) (Cont.) ~P. 159 m/ft Sets the measurement units (m/ft) used during manual focus. SHORT CUT Lets you assign frequently-used functions as shortcut menus on the top menu. CUSTOM BUTTON Lets you assign a frequently-used function to the custom button on the camera.
Page 56: Mode Menu Functions (Playback)
MODE MENU Functions (Playback) CARD SETUP Formats SmartMedia cards (FORMAT), or erases all images in the card (ALL ERASE). ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. ~P. 154 Sets the beep sound (used for warnings. etc.) to OFF/LOW/HIGH. ~P.
Page 57: Shortcut Menu
Shortcut Menu Shortcut menus are the menus other than MODE MENU on the top menu (the top menu is the first menu that appears when the menu button is pressed). Although most shortcut menus are also contained in MODE MENU, putting them on the top menu allows instant access to them.
Page 58: Mode Dial & Shortcut Menus
Mode Dial & Shortcut Menus The diagram below describes the shortcut menus that are available with each mode dial position. The shortcut menus are the menus other than MODE MENU on the top menu. These shortcut menus can be replaced with other functions by using “Shortcut”...
Page 59: Default Settings For Menu Functions
Default Settings for Menu Functions When the mode dial is set to P, A/S/M/ Mode dial Menu functions DRIVE A/S/M/ SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE See P. 61 FUNCTION SHARPNESS CONTRAST ALL RESET –: Not available * AUTO for the mode S-Prg...
Page 60 Default Settings for Menu Functions (Cont.) Mode dial Menu functions REC VIEW MY MODE SETUP FILE NAME m/ft SHORT CUT CUSTOM BUTTON INFO –: Not available S-Prg RESET YMD/2001/1/1 See P. 62 A: DRIVE C: WB AE LOCK – – A/S/M/ –...
Page 61 Default Settings for Menu Functions (Cont.) When the mode dial is set to S-Prg: Mode dial (Mode menu) Portrait Menu functions DRIVE SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE FUNCTION SHARPNESS CONTRAST ALL RESET –: Not available S-Prg S-Prg S-Prg Sports...
Page 62 Default Settings for Menu Functions (Cont.) Mode dial S-Prg (Mode menu) Portrait Menu functions REC VIEW MY MODE SETUP FILE NAME m/ft SHORTCUT CUSTOM BUTTON INFO –: Not available S-Prg S-Prg S-Prg Sports Landscape Night scene – RESET YMD/2001/1/1 – –...
Page 63: Shooting Basics
Chapter Shooting basics This chapter explains the basics of taking good pictures with your camera. You should read it through in order to make the most of the information provided. Before using the camera, also be sure to read “How to use this manual” and “Getting started”, Chapter 1.
Page 64: Shooting Mode Setting - Mode Dial
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial Set the mode dial to S-Prg, P or A/S/M/ The camera turns on. Since the lens automatically extends when the camera is turned on, take off the lens cap first. When the camera mode is set to S-Prg or A/S/M/ the monitor turns on automatically.
Page 65 Shooting mode setting — Mode dial Movie mode Allows you to record movies. Program shooting The camera sets aperture and shutter speed each time you shoot a still picture. Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual/My (image) mode shooting Allows you to set aperture and/or shutter speed manually. When the mode dial is set to A/S/M/ , the following items can be set with the menus: A (Aperture priority shooting)
Page 66 Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) S (Shutter priority shooting) Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of picture you want. Shutter speed setting T P.
Page 67: Scene Mode Selection - Scene Program Shooting
Shooting mode setting Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) — Mode dial (Cont.) Scene mode selection — Scene program shooting In the top menu, select S-Prg T one of five S-Prg modes ( Sports, Landscape, Aperture setting — Aperture priority shooting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T A/S/M/ then press to complete the setting.
Page 68: Shutter Speed Setting - Shutter Priority Shooting
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Zoom position Range of the value Wide (W) Tele (T) ● When the flash is set to the auto-flash mode, the shutter speed is fixed at 1/30 sec. in the maximum wide-angle, or 1/100 sec. in the maximum telephoto, and can never go slower.
Page 69: Using My (Image) Mode
Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) Using My (Image) Mode My (Image) mode allows you to activate the shooting mode that you selected with the MY MODE SETUP menus. You can also save the selected shooting mode or the function settings you are currently using so that you can call the saved settings just by selecting the In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T A/S/M/ Although the settings you are using in the...
Page 70: Aperture & Shutter Speed Setting - Manual Shooting
Shooting mode setting Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.) — Mode dial (Cont.) Aperture & Shutter speed setting — Manual shooting In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T A/S/M/ press to complete the setting. To start shooting, press To set the shutter speed faster, press To increase the aperture value (F value), press...
Page 71: How To Use The Shutter Button
How to use the shutter button Point the camera towards the subject. Place the AF target mark on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder. Press the shutter button gently (halfway). When the focus and brightness (exposure) are locked, the green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.
Page 72: Focusing
Focusing Focusing Auto focus When you place the AF target mark on a subject and press the shutter button halfway, the green lamp lights up. This means that focusing is being performed automatically. If the green lamp blinks, focusing is not correct. If this happens, use the AF mode (P.
Page 73: Focus Lock - Focusing On Subjects That Are Not In The Center Of The Frame
Focusing (Cont.) Subjects at different distances Position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on an object that is the same distance from the camera as the subject, then half-press the shutter button to lock focus, while keeping your finger half-pressed on the shutter button, frame the picture you want to shoot, and then fully press the shutter button (P.
Page 74: Af Mode - Changing The Focus Range
Focusing (Cont.) Focusing (Cont.) Compose your picture while keeping the Shutter button pressed halfway. The green lamp blinks. T Focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button and the green lamp turns off. Position your subject again.
Page 75: Continuous Focusing For Sports, Action And Fast Moving Subjects
Focusing (Cont.) In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T AF MODE T iESP or SPOT. Setting limitations and Default settings (AF mode) The setting for the AF mode differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below. Mode dial (Mode menu) S-Prg...
Page 76 Focusing (Cont.) Setting limitations and Default settings (Fulltime AF) The setting for the Fulltime AF mode differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below. Mode dial Setting limitation (Mode menu) S-Prg ON or OFF is available. A/S/M/ No selection other than the default setting OFF or ON is available for the S- Prg mode.
Page 77: Manual Focus
Focusing (Cont.) Manual focus If Auto focus is unable to lock, use manual focus. Hold down for more than 1 second. When the focus distance selection screen appears on the monitor, press í to select MF. Ññ Press to select the focus distance. During operation, the picture is enlarged.
Page 78 Focusing (Cont.) To cancel the MF setting, hold down to display the focus distance selection screen. To return to the AF mode, press select AF, then press The MF setting is canceled. How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance at all times T The MF can be locked at the same length as when you perform focus lock.
Page 79: Taking Still Pictures While Using The Viewfinder
Taking still pictures Taking still pictures while using the viewfinder The camera actually records a wider area than the picture you composed while viewing through the viewfinder. Point the camera towards a subject while viewing through the viewfinder. Place the subject on the AF target mark. The picture area moves lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject.
Page 80 Taking still pictures (Cont.) ● How to zoom in on a subject or shoot a wider picture (zoom-out) T To zoom in on a subject, press the zoom lever towards T. To shoot a wider picture, press the zoom lever towards W (P.
Page 81: Taking Still Pictures While Using The Monitor
Taking still pictures (Cont.) ● Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out blurred. ● Recorded pictures will be saved on the SmartMedia card regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the batteries are replaced or removed.
Page 82 Taking still pictures (Cont.) Press the (monitor) button to turn on the monitor. In the S-Prg and A/S/M/ Point the camera towards a subject while viewing through the monitor. Place the subject on the AF target mark. Press the shutter button halfway. When focus and exposure (brightness) are locked, the green lamp lights.
Page 83 Taking still pictures (Cont.) If you take pictures continuously, the indication changes as shown below. The memory gauge lets you know if another shot is possible. Before shooting/ One picture No picture taken taken ● The monitor is not turned on. T If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor turns off.
Page 84: Recording Movies
Recording movies In the top menu, select S-Prg T Point the camera towards a subject while viewing through the monitor. Place the subject on the AF target mark. Press the shutter button halfway. When focus and exposure (brightness) are locked, the green lamp lights. Press the shutter button all the way to start recording.
Page 85 Recording movies (Cont.) Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording. The card access lamp blinks and the camera begins storing the movie on the card. You cannot record another movie while the card access lamp is blinking. When the card access lamp stops blinking, the camera has finished writing the movie to the card.
Page 86: Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-Angle Shooting
Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting is possible at up to 3x magnification (equivalent to 32 mm – 96 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the digital zoom with the 3x optical zoom, zoom magnification up to 7.5x is possible. Shoot a wider picture (wide-angle) Press the zoom lever toward W to zoom out.
Page 87 Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting (Cont.) Setting limitations and Default settings (Digital zoom) The setting for the Digital zoom differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below. Mode dial Setting limitation (Mode menu) S-Prg ON or OFF is available. A/S/M/ The Digital zoom cannot be set separately for each mode except for mode.
Page 88: Red-Eye Reduction Flash
Flash shooting Select a flash mode appropriate to the lighting conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control (P. 94). The flash modes are as follows: Auto-flash Automatically fires in low-light and backlight conditions.
Page 89: Flash Off
Flash shooting (Cont.) Flash off The flash does not fire even in low-light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, or when you want to shoot a natural-looking twilight or night scene. Since a slow shutter speed is automatically selected in low-light situations when in the flash off mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent your pictures from being blurred by camera movement.
Page 90 Flash shooting (Cont.) SLOW2: 2nd curtain (rear curtain) In contrast to 1st curtain, 2nd curtain fires the flash just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the taillights streaming backwards.
Page 91: Using The Slow Synchronization Flash
Flash shooting (Cont.) Using the Slow Synchronization flash Use the menu to select one of the 3 Slow synchronization flash modes above. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T SLOW1, SLOW2 or setting. To start shooting, press Setting limitations and Default settings (Slow Synchronization flash) The setting for the Slow Synchronization flash differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below.
Page 92: Using The Flash
Flash shooting (Cont.) Using the flash Press the (flash mode) button repeatedly until the desired flash mode indication appears. ● The flash mode changes as follows: Auto-flash (no indication) Slow synchronization flash Press the shutter button halfway. ● Before the flash fires, the orange lamp blinks.
Page 93 Flash shooting (Cont.) Setting limitations and Default settings (Flash mode) The setting for the Flash mode differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below. Mode dial Setting limitation (Mode menu) S-Prg Auto-flash or SLOW or The Flash mode does not work in the Movie mode. Any of the 5 Flash modes are A/S/M/ SLOW or...
Page 94 Flash shooting (Cont.) If the flash dose not fire T The flash does not fire in the following situations: When shooting a bright subject, in the movie record mode, during Sequential shooting (P. 98), AF Sequential shooting (P. 98) and Auto bracketing (P. 99), when FUNCTION is set to WHITE BOARD/BLACK BOARD (P.
Page 95: Flash Intensity Control
Flash shooting (Cont.) Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, and when increased contrast is desired. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T Ñ...
Page 96 Flash shooting (Cont.) Setting limitations and Default settings (Flash intensity control) The setting for the Flash intensity control differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below. Mode dial Setting limitation (Mode menu) S-Prg The Flash intensity control does not work in the Movie mode. Adjustable throughout the range of A/S/M/...
Page 97: Advanced Shooting
Chapter Advanced shooting Advanced shooting methods such as metering modes and special effects let you take more creative pictures.
Page 98: Sequential Shooting & Af Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting There are 3 Sequential shooting modes: Sequential shooting Sequential shooting Sequential shooting modes can be selected from the DRIVE mode menu. Drive mode Single-frame shooting button is pressed all the way. (normal shooting) Sequential shooting T P. 98 AF Sequential shooting shooting T P.
Page 99: Auto Bracketing — Shooting Pictures Sequentially With A Different Exposure For Each Frame
Sequential shooting (Cont.) Auto bracketing — Shooting pictures sequentially with a different exposure for each frame Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the camera. When Auto bracket is set, exposure is changed automatically for each frame by keeping the shutter button pressed.
Page 100 Sequential shooting (Cont.) Take pictures. ● Press the shutter button all the way and keep it pressed to shoot the preset number of pictures. You can stop shooting at any time by releasing the shutter button. Setting limitations and Default settings (Drive mode) The setting for the Drive mode differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below.
Page 101 Sequential shooting (Cont.) ● Sequential shooting ( mode (P. 114). ● During sequential shooting ( ● If there is not enough space available on the SmartMedia card during auto bracketing, you cannot continue shooting for another picture. ● Auto bracketing is available in the record modes other than the TIFF and SHQ record modes.
Page 102: Metering Modes — Metering The Subject Brightness
Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness There are 2 metering methods: Digital ESP metering and Spot metering. Digital ESP metering T Meters the center of the subject and the area around it. The camera is set to this metering method at the factory. Spot metering T Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target mark.
Page 103 Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.) Setting limitations and Default settings (Metering modes) The setting for the Metering modes differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below. Mode dial Setting limitation (Mode menu) S-Prg Digital ESP or Spot metering Any of the 4 Metering modes A/S/M/ ●...
Page 104: Ae Lock — Locking The Exposure
Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.) AE lock — Locking the exposure Suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve (such as excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings). For example, if the sun is in the frame and shooting with automatic exposure results in a dark subject, re-compose your shot so that the sun is not in the frame.
Page 105 Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.) Place the subject you want to focus on within the AF target mark, then press the Shutter button halfway. ● The green lamp lights. During AE lock, AEL is displayed. AE lock cannot be canceled while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Page 106 Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.) ● How to save the locked exposure after shooting (AE memory) T After step 2 or 3, hold down the second. MEMO exposure is memorized. To cancel AE memory, press the button and release it quickly. ●...
Page 107: Macro Mode Shooting — Taking Close-Up Pictures
Macro mode shooting — Taking close-up pictures Allows you to shoot close to the subject (no closer than 0.2 m (8 inches)) so that you can fill the entire frame with your subject while the zoom lever is pressed to the maximum W position. When your target subject is at the center of the frame as shown in the right- side example below, macro mode shooting with the Spot metering (P.
Page 108 Macro mode shooting — Taking close-up pictures (Cont.) Setting limitations and Default settings (Metering modes) The setting for the Metering modes differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below. Mode dial Setting limitation (Mode menu) S-Prg Digital ESP or Spot metering Any of the 4 Metering modes A/S/M/ ●...
Page 109: Function — Taking Black & White Or Sepia-Toned Pictures
FUNCTION — Taking black & white or sepia-toned pictures Lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. 4 effects are available. BLACK&WHITE : Takes pictures in black and white. SEPIA : Gives pictures a sepia tone. WHITE BOARD : Pictures are in black and white, with black letters on white backgrounds emphasized to make them easier to read.
Page 110 FUNCTION — Taking black & white or sepia-toned pictures (Cont.) ● If letters do not show clearly with WHITE BOARD or BLACK BOARD T Use exposure compensation (P. 120). ● When WHITE/BLACK BOARD are selected, the flash is automatically set to (Flash override mode) (P.
Page 111: Panorama Shooting
Panorama shooting You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIA- brand SmartMedia cards. (Non-Olympus cards do not support this feature.) Panorama shooting lets you connect images with overlapping edges into a single panoramic image, using the CAMEDIA Master software that comes with the camera.
Page 112 Panorama shooting does not work in the Movie mode. A/S/M/ ● During panorama shooting, the flash is disabled. ● The Panorama mode is only available with the OLYMPUS CAMEDIA-brand SmartMedia cards. ● The camera itself cannot edit panorama pictures. To connect each picture, the CAMEDIA Master software that comes with this camera is required.
Page 113: Adjusting Image Quality And Exposure
Chapter Adjusting image quality and exposure...
Page 114: Record Mode
Record Mode Selecting Record Modes The Record mode can be changed to choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on a computer, web-site editing, etc.). To see how large SmartMedia memory capacity is under various conditions (such as different resolutions, compressions, or file formats), refer to the table on P.
Page 115 Record Mode (Cont.) If you select the TIFF or SQ record mode in step 2 above, press Ññ then press to select the resolution for SQ and TIFF modes (refer to the table below). ● When SQ is chosen, HIGH or NORMAL can be selected in addition to the resolution.
Page 116 Record Mode (Cont.) Press to save the setting. ● The screen returns to the record mode setting screen. ● The record mode you set is displayed on the control panel. Setting limitations and Default settings (Record mode) The setting for the Recode mode differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below.
Page 117 Record Mode (Cont.) Resolution Resolution is the number of pixels (vertical x horizontal) used when saving an image. If the image will be printed, higher resolutions (larger numbers) are recommended so that the image will be clearer. However, higher resolutions make the file size (amount of data) larger, so the number of pictures that can be saved to a SmartMedia card will be fewer.
Page 118: Iso Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low-light conditions. However, higher values also produce more “noise” in the resulting images. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T ISO, choose the best one for your shooting conditions from among AUTO, 100, 200 and 400, then press to complete the setting.
Page 119 ISO Sensitivity (Cont.) Monitor Higher ISO settings can produce more noise. ISO is standardized based on the sensitivity of normal camera film. The scale is approximate. When ISO is set to AUTO and you are shooting in dark conditions without a flash, ISO automatically increases;...
Page 120: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation This function allows you to make minute changes to the present exposure setting. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust between +/–2.0 in 1/3 steps. The current exposure compensation value is displayed on the monitor.
Page 121 Exposure Compensation (Cont.) Setting limitations and Default settings (Exposure compensation) The setting for the Exposure compensation differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below. Mode dial Setting limitation (Mode Menu) S-Prg Adjustable through the range A/S/M/ Exposure compensation does not work in the M mode. Adjustable through the range The Exposure compensation cannot be set separately for each mode.
Page 122: White Balance
White Balance Color reproduction differs depending on the lighting conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun, or indoor lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking color. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T WB, then select the best WB (AUTO, PRESET, AUTO (auto white balance)
Page 123 White Balance (Cont.) Point the camera at a sheet of white paper. Position the paper so that it fills the screen entirely. Be sure there is no shadow or background showing around the paper. Press to store the new white balance setting.
Page 124 White Balance (Cont.) Setting limitations and Default settings (White balance) The setting for the White balance differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below. Mode dial Setting limitation (Mode menu) S-Prg Any of the 4 preset White balances are available. A/S/M/ ●...
Page 125: White Balance Adjustment
White Balance (Cont.) White Balance Adjustment This function allows you to make minute changes to the white balance. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T , then press í. The white balance adjustment indicator appears on the screen. The color becomes bluer each time you press Ñ, and redder each time you press ñ, depending on the original white balance...
Page 126: Sharpness
Sharpness This function adjusts the sharpness of images. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T SHARPNESS, then press í. Sharpness can be adjusted between +5 and –5 using Press after selecting the desired value to complete the setting. To start shooting, press again.
Page 127: Contrast
Contrast This function adjusts the contrast of images. For example, images with strong differences in light and shadow can become milder, while those with weaker differences can become more vivid. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T CONTRAST, then press í.
Page 128: Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction This function reduces the noise that appears on images during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds become slower and noise tends to appear on images. When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual.
Page 129: Playback
Chapter Playback This chapter explains how to play back still pictures or movies, plus how to use available functions when the mode dial is set to (playback).
Page 130: Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing Back Still Pictures Single-Frame Playback Plays back one picture. Set the mode dial to The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. Use the arrow pad to play back other pictures. mark is attached to pictures from movies. T See “Playing Back Movies”...
Page 131: Slide-Show
Slide-Show This function displays pictures from the card one after another, as if you are watching a slide-show. For movies, only the first frame is played back as a still picture. Set the mode dial to still picture. Then, press the top menu.
Page 132: Playing Back Movies - Movie Play
Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY This function lets you play back movies. Set the mode dial to using the arrow pad. Press to display the top menu. Ñ Press . The card access lamp starts blinking and movie data in the card is sent to the camera, and then it starts Playback.
Page 133 Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.) Ññ Press to select items. Press to start your choice. ● When FRAME BY FRAME is selected, follow the instructions below. Displaying movies using the arrow pad Ñ : Displays the beginning of the movie. ñ...
Page 134: Displaying Shooting Information
Displaying Shooting Information This function lets you select how much shooting information is on the monitor in the playback mode. When it is set to OFF, only a small amount of information is displayed. For details on each piece of information displayed, see P.
Page 135: Close-Up Playback
Close-up Playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged. Each time you turn the zoom lever towards T, pictures are enlarged by 1.5, 2, 2.5 or 3 times. With the arrow pad, select the picture you want to enlarge. Pictures with the Turn the zoom lever toward T ( When a picture is enlarged, ß/å/˙/¥...
Page 136: Index Display
Index Display This function lets you show many pictures at the same time on the monitor. It is useful for comparing your pictures and choosing the best ones. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9, or 16 (P. 137). In the single-frame playback mode (P.
Page 137: Selecting The Number Of Pictures
Index Display (Cont.) How to view a full-size picture from the index T Select the picture with the arrow pad, then press the zoom lever toward T. Selecting the Number of Pictures This function lets you change the number of pictures in an index display. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T Choose the number of pictures (4, 9 or 16) with Ñ...
Page 138: Picture Rotation
Picture Rotation There may be times when you want to rotate a picture. For example, pictures taken with the camera held vertically are also oriented vertically (i.e. longer vertically than horizontally). With picture rotation, you can turn them horizontally, 90 degrees clockwise, or counter-clockwise. Confirm that the mode dial is set to you want to rotate with the arrow pad.
Page 139 Picture Rotation (Cont.) Select the rotating direction with Ñ or ñ. Picture after rotation 90° (90° counter-clockwise) Press The picture is rotated. Movie pictures cannot be rotated. New picture orientations are saved even when the power is turned off. Close-up playback is possible after pictures are rotated. However, pictures cannot be rotated while in close-up playback (P.
Page 140: Protect
Protect Pressing the button in the accidentally. Display the picture you want to protect by using the arrow pad. Press . The picture is now protected. To cancel protection, press Protected pictures cannot be deleted with the erase) function, but they can be deleted with the function.
Page 141: Erasing Pictures
Erasing Pictures Recorded pictures can also be erased. This can be done either one frame at a time or to all the pictures in the card. Pictures on a SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal cannot be erased. Once erased, pictures cannot be brought back. Single-Frame Erase This function only erases the picture displayed on the monitor.
Page 142: All-Frame Erase
Erasing Pictures (Cont.) All-Frame Erase This function erases all still pictures and movies on the SmartMedia card, except protected ones (P. 140). In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP T ALL ERASE. Press ALL ERASE screen is displayed. Ñ...
Page 143: Formatting Smartmedia Removable Memory Cards
SmartMedia cards must be formatted. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards are highly recommended for use with this camera. If you are going to use non-OLYMPUS cards or cards formatted by other devices such as a computer, you must format them with the camera before use.
Page 145: Useful Functions
Chapter Useful Functions This chapter explains various useful camera functions. Also see Chapter 3 “Using the menus”.
Page 146: Custom Button
Custom Button Menu items listed in the table below can be set to the custom button on the camera. This makes it easy to jump to frequently-used functions by pressing only one button. The factory default setting is “AE LOCK”. Available Menu Items Items AE LOCK (P.
Page 147: Setting The Custom Button
Custom Button (Cont.) Setting the Custom Button In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T CUSTOM BUTTON. Press í ● The CUSTOM BUTTON screen appears. Select the function you want by using Ññ , then press setting. Using the Custom Button Press (custom button).
Page 148 Custom Button (Cont.) Setting limitations and Default settings (Custom button) The setting for the Custom button differs depending on the shooting mode concerned as shown below. Mode dial Setting limitation (Mode menu) S-Prg Any of the designated functions can be assigned.* A/S/M/ * The functions that can be assigned to the Custom button are limited to those listed in “Available Menu Items”...
Page 149: Shortcut
Shortcut Three menu items on the top menu other than MODE MENU can be replaced with those listed in the table below. This is useful when you want to quickly go to frequently-used functions. Available Menu Items Items Drive mode (P. 98) ISO sensitivity (P.
Page 150: Setting The Shortcut Menu
Shortcut (Cont.) Setting the Shortcut Menu In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T SHORT CUT. Press ● The SHORT CUT screen appears. Select A, then press menu functions on P. 149. ● A, B, and C on the monitor are the same as top, left, and bottom on the top menu.
Page 151: Using The Shortcut Menu
Shortcut (Cont.) Using the Shortcut Menu Press to display the top menu. ● The shortcut menu you set before is shown on the top menu. Press the arrow pad according to the arrow (˙ß¥) shown next to each item. ● The monitor jumps directly to the setting screen of that item. Ex: When DIGITAL ZOOM is set to the A shortcut.
Page 152: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-Timer Shooting This function is useful for taking pictures that you want to be in too. Use a tripod to stabilize the camera. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T DRIVE T press ● appears on the control panel. Press the shutter button fully to start self-timer shooting.
Page 153: All Reset
All Reset This function lets you choose whether or not the camera saves its current settings. The settings that All Reset affects are listed below in additon to those listed on P. 157. Setting LCD* S-Prg (P. 67) Movie record mode (P. 115) * This sets the Monitor’s ON/OFF when the camera is turned on.
Page 154: Beep
Beep You can set the volume of the beep used for button operations or warnings to OFF, LOW or HIGH. The factory default setting is LOW, but you can turn the beep completely off. In the top menu, select MODE MENU T SETUP T ●...
Page 155: My Mode Setup
MY MODE SETUP This function allows you to make your original set of function settings and save it as the mode. Once you save your settings, you can call the entire setting just by selecting the position. You can also save some of the settings you are using in the P or A/S/M mode.
Page 156 MY MODE SETUP (Cont.) Set CUSTOM on the CUSTOM screen. Press function you want, then press Select the setting within the function by using ● Repeat steps 4 and 5 to change other functions. Ex: When setting the aperture on the CUSTOM screen CUSTOM screen CUSTOM P/A/S/M...
Page 157 MY MODE SETUP (Cont.) Available Items and Factory Default Settings Factory default Setting P/A/S/M (P. 67–70) Aperture (P. 67) Shutter speed (P. 68) Exposure compensation (P. 120) Zoom *2 Flash mode (P. 91) Spot/Macro (P. 102) Drive (P. 98) Auto/manual focus (P.
Page 158: File Name
File Name The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown below. ● Month: Jan. - Sep. = 1 - 9, Oct. = A, Nov. = B, Dec. = C There are two choices here: RESET or AUTO.
Page 159: Measurement Units: M/Ft (Meters/Feet)
File Name (Cont.) ● When the File No. reaches 9999... The file number returns to 0001, and the folder number changes, for example, from No. 100 to No. 101. ● When the both Folder/File No. reach each maximum number (999/9999)... The number of storable pictures becomes 0, even if the card is not full yet.
Page 161: Print Setting
Chapter Print setting Print reserve prepares pictures you have taken with the camera for printing at a photo lab or on your printer.
Page 162: How To Print Pictures
DPOF- compatible printing service labs or a personal DPOF-compatible printer. Printing on an Olympus CAMEDIA P-400, P-200 or P-330N(E) digital printer If you insert a card with Print Reserve data into the printer, printing is possible without using a computer.
Page 163 (index-display mode), it is possible to confirm the print reserve status. ● This camera cannot be directly connected to printers such as the Olympus P-300 digital printer. ● Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs.
Page 164: All-Frame Print Reserve
All-frame Print Reserve Set the mode dial to ● Pictures with cannot be printed out. (The PRINT ORDER screen does not appear in step 2 below.) Press the button to display the PRINT ORDER screen. PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDERED PRINT ORDERED RESET...
Page 165: Single-Frame Print Reserve
Single-frame print reserve Display a still picture you want to print. ● Pictures with cannot be printed out. (The PRINT ORDER screen does not appear in step 2 below.) Press the button to display the PRINT ORDER screen. PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDER SETTING PRINT ORDERED PRINT ORDERED...
Page 166 Single-frame print reserve (Cont.) Press ● The screen appears. Select DATE SELECT SELECT To “Trimming setting” (P. 165). To save the setting, press ● To perform Print Reserve for more pictures, repeat steps 3 – 5. Press the button twice. ●...
Page 167: Trimming Setting
Trimming setting It is possible to enlarge a part of a recorded picture and to print out the enlarged section only. Do steps 1 – 4 of “ S i n g l e - f r a m e print reserve”.
Page 168 Trimming setting (Cont.) The trim screen appears. Set the top left corner point of the desired picture. Move the vertical and horizontal lines using one of the following methods: When the zoom lever is moved toward W, the intersection point (green) moves toward the top left corner of the display. When the zoom lever is moved toward T, the intersection point (green) moves toward the bottom right corner of the display.
Page 169 Trimming setting (Cont.) Press to save the bottom right corner point. ● The trimming size is displayed for approx. 1 second. Select OK on the ● The screen returns to the To save the setting, press Press the button twice. ●...
Page 170: Resetting Print Reserve
Resetting Print Reserve Allows you to reset all Print Reserve settings for pictures stored on a card. Display a still picture. Press the button to display the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen. ● If Print Reserve data is not stored on the card, the RESET and KEEP items do not appear on the screen.
Page 171: Transferring Pictures To A Computer
Chapter Transferring pictures to a computer Pictures stored on the card can also be viewed on a computer. This chapter shows you how to transfer pictures to a computer for viewing and image processing.
Page 172: Connecting Directly To A Computer By Cable
Connecting directly to a computer by cable How to connect to a computer by USB cable depends on the Operating System (OS) your computer is running. Consult the manufacturer of your computer for details of its operating system. Identification of running OS (Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000 Professional/Me, Mac OS 9.0 - 9.1) Windows 98/98SE Install the USB driver...
Page 173: Checking Your System
Connecting directly to a computer by cable (Cont.) ● If the camera is connected to the computer with the batteries contained in it, connecting the AC adapter after disconnecting it may cause the images on the card to be damaged or the computer to malfunction. ●...
Page 174 Connecting directly to a computer by cable (Cont.) Double-click the Control Panel icon. Double-click the System icon. ● The screen on the lower-right side shows what is displayed for each system: Windows 2000, Windows 98/98SE and Windows Me. If you are using Windows 98/98SE, please refer to the “Software Installation Guide”.
Page 175: How To Connect
Connecting directly to a computer by cable (Cont.) Macintosh From the Apple menu, select About This Computer. ● Confirm that the operating system is Mac OS9 (or 9.1). How to connect To connect the camera to a personal computer, use the USB cable (provided).
Page 176 Connecting directly to a computer by cable (Cont.) Connect the end of the USB cable marked A to the USB connector on the personal computer. Connect the end of the USB cable marked B to the USB connector on the camera. Set the mode dial to ●...
Page 177: Transferring Images To A Computer - Downloading
Transferring images to a computer — Downloading If the camera is connected correctly to a personal computer, the SmartMedia card is recognized as a drive (usually “Removable Disk”) on a personal computer. When using a Macintosh, the card is displayed as a new drive (Untitled) on the desktop.
Page 178 Transferring images to a computer — Downloading (Cont.) Double-click the DCIM folder. ● A window containing a folder named 100OLYMP opens. Double-click the 100OLYMP folder. ● A new window opens, displaying your image files. Copy (download) the image files to your computer using Explorer. ●...
Page 179 Transferring images to a computer — Downloading (Cont.) Macintosh Connect the camera to your computer (see “How to connect” on P. 175). ● An “Untitled” icon appears on the desktop. If this icon does not appear, the camera is not connected correctly. Go back to “How to connect” (P.
Page 180 Transferring images to a computer Transferring images to a computer — Downloading (Cont.) — Downloading (Cont.) Copy (download) the image files to your computer using Mac OS. ● When moving or copying a file, be sure to follow any instructions provided with your computer.
Page 181: Removing The Usb Cable
Transferring images to a computer — Downloading (Cont.) Removing the USB cable To avoid computer malfunctions, always do the following when removing the USB cable. (If a malfunction occurs, re-connect the USB cable after removing it and/or re-start your computer.) Windows98/98SE Make sure the camera’s access lamp is off.
Page 182 Transferring images to a computer — Downloading (Cont.) Macintosh Make sure the camera’s access lamp is off. Drag and drop the “Untitled” Drive icon onto the Trash on the desktop or select “Special” — “Eject” on the menu bar. Remove the USB cable after confirming that the camera’s access lamp is off.
Page 183 Transferring images to a computer — Downloading (Cont.) Windows 2000/Me Make sure the camera’s access lamp is off, then do either of the following to remove the USB cable: (A) Click Left-click on the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon (circled in the illustration below) on the task bar (at the lower right-hand side of your computer screen).
Page 184: Saving Directly From A Smartmedia Removable Memory Card
Card adapters enable you to save images on your personal computer without having to connect your camera directly to your computer. For the latest information on available adapters, consult our Customer Support Center or your local Olympus dealer. Computer operating environment Personal computer equipped with a 3.5"...
Page 185: Using Optional Accessories
Chapter Using optional accessories...
Page 186: Ac Adapter
AC adapter An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter (this camera uses the specified AC adapter, or the adapter designed for use with a camera that uses 4 AA (R6) type batteries).
Page 187: Miscellaneous
Chapter Miscellaneous This chapter includes helpful information about troubleshooting camera operations, error codes, etc.
Page 188: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting POSSIBLE CAUSES The camera does not work or function buttons do not respond. 1 The power is off. 2 The batteries are loaded incorrectly. 3 The batteries are exhausted. 4 The batteries are temporarily unable to function. 5 It is connected to a personal computer.
Page 189 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed. 7 The batteries ran out of power. 8 The control panel/ monitor indications disappear, or only the battery check blinks. 9 A write-protect adhesive seal is placed on the card or there is no card in the camera.
Page 190 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES 5 Panorama shooting is performed. 6 FUNCTION is set to BLACK/WHITE BOARD. Pictures you have already taken do not appear on the monitor. 1 The camera is in the shooting mode. 2 There is no picture on the SmartMedia card.
Page 191 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES When the camera is connected to a computer, an error message appears while data is being transferred to the computer. 1 The cable is not plugged in correctly. 2 The power is off. 3 The batteries are exhausted.
Page 192 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES The picture is out of focus. 1 The camera moved when the shutter button was pressed. 2 The AF target mark was not on the subject. 3 The lens is dirty. 4 The subject was too close.
Page 193 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES The picture is too dark. 1 The flash was blocked by a finger. 2 The subject was out of the working range of the flash. 3 The flash mode was set to the Off mode. 4 The subject was too small and was backlit.
Page 194 Troubleshooting (Cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES There is an unusual halo effect on the picture. 1 This may occur because of the influence of ultraviolet rays specifically when you shoot a subject under the condition where there is a big difference in brightness among portions of the subject such as sunbeams shining...
Page 195: User Maintenance
User maintenance After use Be sure to turn off the power and attach the lens cap to the lens. Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera. (P. 30) Remove the batteries (P. 25). When using the AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera and the AC outlet.
Page 196: Error Codes
Error codes If there is a problem with your camera, a blinking error code will appear. Monitor Control panel Empty screen Possible Corrective causes action A SmartMedia Insert the card card is not correctly. inserted, or it Insert a different cannot be card.
Page 197 Error codes (Cont.) Monitor Control panel CARD-COVER OPEN Possible Corrective causes action Format the card. SmartMedia card is not formatted. There are no Insert a card that pictures on contains images. the card, so there is nothing to play back. There is no Replace the card empty space...
Page 198: Specifications
1280x960 pixels (TIFF/SQ) 1024x768 pixels (TIFF/SQ) 640x480 pixels (TIFF/SQ) Olympus lens 6.5 mm to 19.5 mm, F2.8, 8 elements in 6 groups (equivalent to 32 mm to 96 mm lens on 35 mm camera), aspherical glass Digital ESP metering, Spot metering system W : F2.8 to F11.0...
Page 199 Specifications (Cont.) Viewfinder Monitor Battery charging time for flash Autofocus Outer connector Automatic calendar system Operating environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Dimensions (W)x(H)x(D) Weight SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. Optical real image viewfinder 1.8"...
Page 200: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of terms A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera’s built-in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure.
Page 201 Glossary of terms (Cont.) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can automatically have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format.
Page 202 Glossary of terms (Cont.) M (Manual) Mode The user sets both the aperture and shutter speed. My (Image) Mode This mode allows you to register your original shooting mode where you can use variable menu functions set according to your preference.
Page 203: Index
Index AC adapter ...186 AC outlet ...186 Adjusting the monitor brightness ...83 AE lock ...104 AE memory ...106 AF sequential shooting...98 All-frame print reserve ...164 Aperture ...65, 67 Assigning a function to the button ...147 Assigning the mode to A/S/M/ ...67–70 Auto flash ...88 Auto focus ...72...
Page 204 Index (Cont.) Macro mode shooting...107 Manual focus ...77 Manual shooting...66, 70 Menu, MODE MENU ...48, 52–56 Menu, CAMERA...52, 53 CAMERA, DRIVE ...52, 98 CAMERA, ...152 CAMERA, ISO ...52, 118 CAMERA, A/S/M/ ...52, 67–70 CAMERA, ...52, 95 CAMERA, SLOW...52, 91 CAMERA, NOISE REDUCTION...52, 128 CAMERA, DIGITAL ZOOM...52, 86...
Page 205 Index (Cont.) 2nd-CURTAIN ...90 Self-timer ...152 Sequential shooting ...98–101 Shutter speed...66, 68 Single-frame playback ...130 Single-frame shooting ...98 Sleep mode ...30 Slide-show ...131 Slow synchronization ...91, 92 SmartMedia ...28 SmartMedia Reader/Writer ...184 Specifications ...198, 199 Spot AF ...74 Spot metering...102 Taking a still picture ...79–83 Telephoto shooting ...86 TIFF (non-compression)...117...
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